With a population of 1,749, Kiawah Island is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kiawah Island has to offer.
Although Kiawah Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 20 miles from Kiawah Island. Savannah/Hilton Head is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kiawah Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 40m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kiawah Island. The train journey from Kiawah Island to Richmond takes 7h 11m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $58 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Kiawah Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 186 miles from Kiawah Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Kiawah Island. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to Kiawah Island takes 880 miles and will cost you around $162. From New York, the ticket costs about $244 for a journey of 1030 miles.
Average rates range from around $448 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $566 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Kiawah Island costs $105 per day, on average, or $314 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Charleston.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kiawah Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kiawah Island, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.